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TMS communications software. Volume 2: Bus interface unit

Gregor, 1979

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9590539964019126446
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Gregor P
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A data bus communication system to support the space shuttle's Trend Monitoring System (TMS) and to provide a basis for evaluation of the bus concept is described. Installation of the system included developing both hardware and software interfaces between the bus and …
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